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Sony MH1C

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User ratings:
50
3.9 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
Consumer ratings:
3.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
Right when MH1 ‘LiveSound’ was first announced over a year ago by Sony Ericsson (*now ‘Sony Mobile’, after Ericsson sold its share of the company to Sony early this year), I wasn’t really paying much attention to it – Why wouldn’t I, or any audiophiles in that matter? After all, it is just a...Read more
Despite my issues with its j-style cable, microphonics, and proprietary remote, the Sony MH1C offers fantastic sound quality for the asking price, and beyond.Read more
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Pros

  • warm
  • lush
  • rich sound

Cons

  • weak point would be weaker
  • soundstage is not as wide as the
  • Not the fastest or biggest impact around

Key specs

  • 15 Ω
  • , 115 dB
  • 1, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MH1C - Pros & Cons

Sony MH1C

Pros

  • warm
  • lush
  • rich sound
  • right balance of intimacy and texture while still maintains a good sense of layer and space
  • Easy
  • their software support is excellent
  • these headphones are pretty darn good
  • utility and durability
  • overall sounded more natural and convincing despite the extra bass
  • better overall balance and more neutral tone
  • very good clarity and a very crisp sound

Cons

  • weak point would be weaker
  • soundstage is not as wide as the
  • Not the fastest or biggest impact around
  • sound quality
  • to EQ cans on a mobile phone
  • headphones and speakers are just not interchangeable in my world
  • the cable splits hooks onto my shirt collar
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • crackling noise I was hearing in Safari during video playback
  • GF side by side
  • skew towards bass is not an issue

Sony MH1C - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
6 mm
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IconImpedance
15 Ω
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IconWeight
90 g
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Sony MH1C - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight3.17 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body materialSilicone
CategoryTravel and Commuting
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance15.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 115
Frequency range1 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter0.23 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.24 in
Maximum input power67.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity67.0 mW

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